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A Ham's Night Before Christmas (the Christmas Classic)

Discussion in 'Amateur Radio News' started by K4AAQ, Dec 23, 2018.

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W1YW said: ↑

Woke up this morning,
And under the tree,
There wasn't a boat anchor , bug, or EV664 left for me!
Instead of a toy truck or cowboy 's new saddle,
Got a Geochron 4K. AND a Begali paddle.

Now THAT's progress

What did SANTA bring you?
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I woke up, that's what Santa gave me, another day of life.

K3EY, Dec 25, 2018

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K3EY said: ↑

I woke up, that's what Santa gave me, another day of life.
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Our good friend K3EY

Woke up to the sight

Of a Christmas tree

Laden with presents last night

Before he grabbed packages quick as he could

He found that the best was the place that he stood

Another day’s grayline to get on the air

And ragchew with friends from New York to Zaire!

Merry Xmas from the DX Dog himelf!
73
Chip W1YW

W1YW, Dec 25, 2018

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Class act vid my HAM brother- Merry Christmas!

W8JBM, Dec 25, 2018

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Thanks for this great Christmas Tale. QST covers bring back memories. Thanks Gary for a posting in true Ham Spirit,

KC0QG, Dec 25, 2018

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W1YW said: ↑

When I dream, its not about boat anchors and EV 664's...

OR bugs....

Does anyone understand why this nostalgia stuff is locked into circa 60 years ago, and not, say, 30 years ago? This Gil cartoon just doesn't cut it, IMO.

Really: there is nothing special and unique about the late 50's early 60's era in ham radio. We shouldn't be projecting to young people that is was some sort of golden era, that is sorely missed. The radios are missed by a very few living hams.

What the pug nosed kid dreamt of was state of the art in 1958, and junk handed around to novices in 1968. If they managed to get past the crud phase of these radios, they dreamed of KWM2's, CX-7's, and iambic paddles.

Expressing a personal opinion, the video pics of MORE Gil cartoons and cheesecake cover pic really isn't a positive image set. Especially the sexist message. The problem is that only a small number of living licensed hams were part of that era, so you have roughly 500,000+ Part 97 licensees wondering why radio are huge, hams are caucasian, and (not to mention) males.

Thank God we are past that! If ham radio didn't become inclusive I would have left many years ago.

What do YOU dream for Christmas? FLEX? Elecraft? DMR? What is drool worthy for YOU?

Merry holidays to all!

Chip W1YW
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Bah Humbug

W5TTP, Dec 25, 2018

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W5TTP said: ↑

Bah Humbug
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W5TTP after he finished the dishes
Thought he would promulgate his Christmas wishes
On pictures of old timey boatanchors galore
He disagreed with YW and then he implored
In the spirit of season and the taste of roast beast
There's just one thing left to say at the least
If you don't like the kiddo of old yore with pug
I have just to say , I do, oh yes,
'Humbug!'

Merry Xmas!
Chip W1YW

W1YW, Dec 25, 2018

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“Merry Christmas and a Prosperous 2019 Ham year to all”

DU1PRF, Dec 25, 2018

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W1YW said: ↑

When I dream, its not about boat anchors and EV 664's...

OR bugs....

Does anyone understand why this nostalgia stuff is locked into circa 60 years ago, and not, say, 30 years ago? This Gil cartoon just doesn't cut it, IMO.

Really: there is nothing special and unique about the late 50's early 60's era in ham radio. We shouldn't be projecting to young people that is was some sort of golden era, that is sorely missed. The radios are missed by a very few living hams.

What the pug nosed kid dreamt of was state of the art in 1958, and junk handed around to novices in 1968. If they managed to get past the crud phase of these radios, they dreamed of KWM2's, CX-7's, and iambic paddles.

Expressing a personal opinion, the video pics of MORE Gil cartoons and cheesecake cover pic really isn't a positive image set. Especially the sexist message. The problem is that only a small number of living licensed hams were part of that era, so you have roughly 500,000+ Part 97 licensees wondering why radio are huge, hams are caucasian, and (not to mention) males.

Thank God we are past that! If ham radio didn't become inclusive I would have left many years ago.

What do YOU dream for Christmas? FLEX? Elecraft? DMR? What is drool worthy for YOU?

Merry holidays to all!

Chip W1YW
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Aren't YOU just the life of the party, I bet.

I love this old stuff, and it's mostly before my time in ham radio (1977) too.

WD4IGX, Dec 25, 2018

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WD4IGX said: ↑

Aren't YOU just the life of the party, I bet.

I love this old stuff, and it's mostly before my time in ham radio (1977) too.
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I can just picture a Christmas party with Chip..

First half hour he makes everyone feel bad for the crap they got under their tree..

Second half hour he goes into all of his accolades and self pats-on-the-back.

As everyone moves to other rooms he follows them around saying "Hey! Haven't I told you about my new radios? And my patents? Where are you all going?"

Then he thinks to himself, "boy aren't they lucky to know me..."

W3ATT, Dec 25, 2018

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W1YW said: ↑

W5TTP after he finished the dishes
Thought he would promulgate his Christmas wishes
On pictures of old timey boatanchors galore
He disagreed with YW and then he implored
In the spirit of season and the taste of roast beast
There's just one thing left to say at the least
If you don't like the kiddo of old yore with pug
I have just to say , I do, oh yes,
'Humbug!'

Merry Xmas!
Chip W1YW
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That was good! You must be clairvoyant. Seriously, because I did just finish the dishes before I read your response. Really!

Merry Christmas and hambugs to all, especially to those who love the ancient mode. No humbug, just hambug...maybe a Bengali?

W5TTP, Dec 25, 2018

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W3ATT said: ↑

I can just picture a Christmas party with Chip..

First half hour he makes everyone feel bad for the crap they got under their tree..

Second half hour he goes into all of his accolades and self pats-on-the-back.

As everyone moves to other rooms he follows them around saying "Hey! Haven't I told you about my new radios? And my patents? Where are you all going?"

Then he thinks to himself, "boy aren't they lucky to know me..."
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God filled my veins with happy juice and put me in a happy place.

Celebrate this wonderful day and enjoy your family

There's plenty of roast beast about to pop out of the oven (truly!); I regret that distance prevents your repast with my wonderful family. And don't forget the DX dog!

73
Chip W1YW

W1YW, Dec 25, 2018

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WD4IGX said: ↑

Aren't YOU just the life of the party, I bet.
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Nah. I enjoy listening to and watch the young folks re-discover the wonders of the world and the enablement of new technology. Why would I need to be the life of the party?

The old stuff is fine if you can learn something from it. Oftentimes how these things work is like having a library of options for future creation.

Not so with vacuum tube stuff at this point. Its time has truly passed, with a handful of exceptions (mostly in ham radio and audio/music). Even then the solid state/ or modeling options are superior but a bit more expensive.

73
and Merry xmas!

Chip W1YW

W1YW, Dec 25, 2018

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W5TTP said: ↑

That was good! You must be clairvoyant. Seriously, because I did just finish the dishes before I read your response. Really!

Merry Christmas and hambugs to all, especially to those who love the ancient mode. No humbug, just hambug...maybe a Bengali?
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Well, God sees everything I just listen to what He has to say!

I suspect you and others are the same ;-)

W1YW, Dec 25, 2018

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Merry Christmas to all the hams out there!!! I still chuckle when I hear this poem ... well done!

K9CTB, Dec 25, 2018

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W1YW said: ↑

When I dream, its not about boat anchors and EV 664's...

OR bugs....

Does anyone understand why this nostalgia stuff is locked into circa 60 years ago, and not, say, 30 years ago? This Gil cartoon just doesn't cut it, IMO.

Really: there is nothing special and unique about the late 50's early 60's era in ham radio. We shouldn't be projecting to young people that is was some sort of golden era, that is sorely missed. The radios are missed by a very few living hams.

What the pug nosed kid dreamt of was state of the art in 1958, and junk handed around to novices in 1968. If they managed to get past the crud phase of these radios, they dreamed of KWM2's, CX-7's, and iambic paddles.

Expressing a personal opinion, the video pics of MORE Gil cartoons and cheesecake cover pic really isn't a positive image set. Especially the sexist message. The problem is that only a small number of living licensed hams were part of that era, so you have roughly 500,000+ Part 97 licensees wondering why radio are huge, hams are caucasian, and (not to mention) males.

Thank God we are past that! If ham radio didn't become inclusive I would have left many years ago.

What do YOU dream for Christmas? FLEX? Elecraft? DMR? What is drool worthy for YOU?

Merry holidays to all!

Chip W1YW
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You are right but it's all good!

WJ2L, Dec 25, 2018

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